The Butterfly King
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Podcast Overview
<p>In 1996, two Aussie lesbian lovers touch down in London and become the toast of British high society. One of them starts touting an exclusive investment opportunity and, before long, the money is rolling in. </p> <p>But the millionaire duo are concealing a dark past and dastardly intentions. Unsuspecting businessmen and England’s horse-loving elite fall under their seductive spell. Even Queen Elizabeth II gets a dose of the couple’s irresistible charms. But when a small-town detective gets wind of their exploits and vows to stop them, he finds they are exceedingly hard to catch. Host Becky Milligan tracks down one half of the duplicitous duo and persuades her to tell all in this extraordinary tale of greed, lies and love. A true rom-con for the ages. </p> <p>Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.</p>
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Recent Episodes
July 9, 2026
Introducing Royal Swindle
Award-winning journalist Becky Milligan introduces the captivating story of two Australian lovers who con their way into British high society, hiding a dark past from a determined detective.
January 28, 2026
Introducing Two-Faced: John of God
<p>For decades, João Teixeira de Faria — known as John of God — was revered as a spiritual healer who claimed to perform miraculous surgeries without anesthesia. Desperate people from around the world traveled to Brazil, believing he could cure what doctors could not.</p> <p>But behind the promise of divine healing was something far darker.</p> <p>Hosted by award-winning journalist Martina Castro, Two-Faced: John of God is a six-episode limited series from Exactly Right Media and Adonde Media.</p> <p>Premieres <strong>Wednesday, February 4</strong>. New episodes drop every Wednesday on the iHeartRadio app, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you get your podcasts.</p> <p>Este podcast también está disponible en español — búsquenlo como Dos Caras: Juan de Dios.</p> <p>See photos from the story at <strong>@exactlyright</strong> on Instagram.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
November 20, 2025
8: At Last
<p>Ann contemplates leaving Costa Rica forever. A drug bust and a prison visit lead to speculation about the Benders’ former head of security and his role in events. Everyone drawn into the couple’s orbit reflects on this shocking story. The final chapter revisits the jungle house, now abandoned, and the mysteries that refuse to die.</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>
28 total episodes available with 11 transcripts
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- What is The Butterfly King?
<p>In 1996, two Aussie lesbian lovers touch down in London and become the toast of British high society. One of them starts touting an exclusive investment opportunity and, before long, the money is rolling in. </p> <p>But the millionaire duo are concealing a dark past and dastardly intentions. Unsuspecting businessmen and England’s horse-loving elite fall under their seductive spell. Even Queen Elizabeth II gets a dose of the couple’s irresistible charms. But when a small-town detective gets wind of their exploits and vows to stop them, he finds they are exceedingly hard to catch. Host Becky Milligan tracks down one half of the duplicitous duo and persuades her to tell all in this extraordinary tale of greed, lies and love. A true rom-con for the ages. </p> <p>Royal Swindle is a Blanchard House production for USG Audio, in partnership with Exactly Right Media.</p> - How often does this podcast release new episodes?
This podcast updates weekly.
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